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Lesson 31

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

God is always waiting to forgive us and welcome us back in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Reconciliation Sacramentals
Essential Lessons

Recommended to be used in the following customized week plans: 33

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Absolution
    :
    Absolution is the fourth step in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, during which the priest prays the prayer of absolution, forgiving our sins in Jesus’ name and welcoming us back into communion with the Church.
  • Confession
    :
    Confession is the second step in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, during which we confess our sins to a priest, who acts in the Person of Christ, and pray an Act of Contrition.
  • Contrition
    :
    Contrition means sorrow. During the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, we express true sorrow for our sins by praying an Act of Contrition after we have confessed our sins to the priest.
  • Penance
    :
    Penance is a prayer, good work, or other act given to us by a priest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation that we must say or do to make up for our confessed sins.

    • Plan

    Session 31 Simplified Catechist Guide
    pdf

    Teach

    Sophia Sketchpad: Confession
    The Return of the Prodigal Son (c. 1668)
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    Extend

    Session 31 Absent Student Handout
    pptx
    Session 31 Parent Newsletter
    pdf
    An Examination of Conscience for Children
    pdfpdf
    Session 31 Spanish Parent Newsletter
    pdf

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